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My first ever tea pet was this meditating Buddha that was successfully found at ZhenTea’s booth at the 2015 Toronto Tea Festival. It’s the perfect example of a tea pet that is purely aesthetic.

Resin: Resin is the most cost-effective material for tea pets. It is hard and somewhat flexible, making it more durable. At the same time, resin can change colors according to the temperature of your tea, creating a magical effect and making your tea ceremony more interesting and visually appealing. Traditionally, a tea pet is placed on a tray during tea time. As you enjoy your tea, you pour a bit over your tea pet. Over time, you will be able to look at your tea pet and see how the color and scent has changed. Your pet can be a reminder of all the wonderful cups of tea you enjoyed. Forms Tea Art: Tea pets are also great conversation starters among tea friends. Tea enthusiasts can exchange maintenance tips, appreciate the craftsmanship of tea pets, and share the meanings and stories behind them. This exchange not only strengthens friendships but also broadens tea enthusiasts' horizons in tea art.Naturally, the Qi flowing through the tea we drink daily influences how we feel. It also flows through the clay (or other materials) of our teaware and tea pets.

The pronunciation of this vegetable in Chinese is “Pak Choy” in Cantonese, or "Bai Cai" in Mandarin. “Pak” or "Bai" means a hundred, and “choy” or "Cai", while meaning vegetable, has a similar pronunciation to the character that means "wealth". Thus, it is the symbol of a hundred years of wealth. In FengShui, the Bok Choi is a familiar statue to adorn business establishments with. It is usually made of precious stones like jade and not clay. Modern tea pets, in contrast to their traditional counterparts, exhibit a fusion of inventiveness and tradition. While many are still made of Yixing clay, you may also find tea pets made of porcelain, ceramic, and even glass. In the Dynasty thereafter, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), tea pets were more common. If you want to see them for yourself, there are many tea pets that you can see in the Palace Museum in Beijing. Most of the works are from the Qianlong period (1735-1796). Concluding Notes Elephant tea pets are quite popular among tea lovers. In Chinese traditional culture, the image of the elephant is gentle, peaceful, strong and intelligent. And the pronunciation of elephant in Chinese is the same as the word auspiciousness, that’s why elephant is an auspicious sign. The Fengshui believes the property of the fortune is water, with its long trunk that absorbs water, elephant is also a symbol of wealth. Placement:Keep them clean. Just like any other pet, your tea pet will need to be kept clean. Use a soft cloth to wipe them down after each use. The "pee-pee boy" is the most representative and popular figure of a tea pet. Most "pee-pee boy" figures are 3 inches (76mm) tall, and are red-brown in color. Tea lovers know that the traditions behind teaware and tea ceremonies are extremely important. Tea has a rich history, and many popular traditions from years ago are still being practiced by tea drinkers of the world today. One of those traditions is the use of tea pets. These cute tea accessories serve as more than decor on your tea tray. Want to learn more about why tea pets are still popular today? Keep reading to find out more about the history of tea pets and how you can care for a tea pet of your own. Tea pets are made into various shapes, such as dogs, hedgehogs, Buddha and frogs, so you will have to choose one according to your preferences. Here is a list of the top choices and their meanings. 1. Maitreya Buddha Tea Pet (Mile Fo)